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Y217 HPB

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,504 mi
Last recorded95,504 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 HPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 95,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 85,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,345 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,003 miles

front left tyre waering on outer edge,

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,265 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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Y217 HPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y217 HPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y217 HPB registered?

Y217 HPB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y217 HPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 HPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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